Naruto

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Naruto Uzumaki (鸣人)
Alias(es)	Nine-Tails Jinchuriki; Konoha's Demon Fox 334 335
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konohagakure
Occupation/Role	Shinobi; Nine-Tails Jinchuriki
Status	Alive 410
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Basic Academy Techniques	81	Learns the Transformation Technique and Clone Technique through Ayato's secret instruction. 81
Multiple Shadow Clone Technique	115	Produces five clones after Ayato explains how clones can study and return their memories; his unusual physique can withstand the resulting strain. 115
Wind Release: Gale Palm	131	Learns to maintain Gale Palm continuously and combines it with Shadow Clones in combat against the Sound Ninja Trio. 131
Nine-Tails Wind Armor	140	Uses leaking Nine-Tails Chakra to form a red Wind Armor, breaking through Neji's Rotation and defeating him. 140
Mount Myōboku Sage Mode	224	Successfully learns Sage Mode, though it initially lasts only about five minutes and the Nine-Tails interferes with the Twin Life Technique. 224
Kurama Mode	317	Earns the Nine-Tails' acknowledgment after defeating it in the Sealing Space, gaining access to its Chakra directly. 317
Kurama Sage Mode / Sage Fox Mode	317	Combines Sage Mode with Kurama Mode immediately after reconciling with the Nine-Tails. 317
Six Paths Power	403	Receives Sage of Six Paths power through Ayato; gains all elemental attributes and begins learning to control the resulting “Little Golden Man” state. 386 403

Background / History

Naruto entered the Ninja Academy as an isolated child burdened by the villagers' prejudice toward the Nine-Tails sealed within him. He approached Ayato himself and asked to sit beside him, beginning a friendship despite Ayato's initial caution over Naruto's status as a Jinchuriki. Naruto's stated ambition was to become Hokage. 2 3

His theoretical knowledge was exceptionally poor, while the Nine-Tails' interference initially made his Chakra difficult to control. Ayato nevertheless began secretly tutoring him, first teaching basic techniques and later explaining how Multiple Shadow Clones could be used to accelerate learning. 30 81 115

Naruto stole the Sealing Scroll in an effort to catch up to Ayato. During Mizuki's betrayal, he learned both that he was the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki and that Mizuki had been manipulating him; Ayato intervened to save Naruto and Iruka. 106

Ayato later arranged official permission to help Naruto control the Nine-Tails and placed a Flying Thunder God Mark and prepared sealing formula on him. This training accelerated Naruto's growth far beyond his original counterpart's. 114

Personality

Naruto persistently seeks connection even when others treat him with fear or contempt. His willingness to approach Ayato despite the risks and loneliness surrounding him establishes his resilience from the start. 2

He is impulsive and academically weak, but highly determined. Naruto repeatedly measures himself against stronger companions, especially Ayato and Sasuke, and turns that insecurity into motivation to train. 30 106 120

Naruto is also compassionate and direct. He tries to reach Ame Ryu while she is possessed by Zero-Tails, remembers the names of the other Jinchuriki and Tailed Beasts, and seeks to free them from the Masked Man's control rather than merely defeat them. 252 356

Abilities & Skills

Shadow Clone Techniques

Naruto's immense Chakra reserves make Shadow Clone techniques unusually suitable for him.

• Uses the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique to create clones for study, combat, and coordinated attacks. 115 252
• Combines clones with Gale Palm to pressure opponents from multiple directions. 140
• Uses clones to prepare Sage Mode while his original body continues fighting. 312
• His clone-produced memories can accelerate learning, but creating too many study clones risks overwhelming his mind when they disperse. 115

Wind Release

Naruto develops Wind Release into both defensive armor and offensive techniques.

• Wind Release: Gale Palm — Can be maintained continuously and used alongside Shadow Clones. 131
• Wind Armor — A Chakra armor fueled by the Nine-Tails' power; it enhances his defense, strength, and speed. 140 252
• Wind Release: Rasenshuriken — Uses both standard and Sage Art versions; the latter helped him defeat the Nine-Tails. 312 317
• Can disperse Wind Armor into a wide-area wind attack to restrict airborne opponents. 312

Sage Mode

Naruto learns Mount Myōboku Sage Mode, which enhances his physical capabilities and grants access to Frog Kata.

• Gains golden, toad-like eyes and markings while in Sage Mode. 312 317
• Uses Sage Mode speed to evade the Nine-Tails' Tailed Beast Ball. 317
• Frog Kata — An invisible Nintaijutsu that can strike without direct contact; Naruto uses it to dislodge Black Rods controlling the Tailed Beasts. 312 355
• Initially limited to roughly five minutes of active Sage Mode. 224

Kurama's Chakra

After defeating the Nine-Tails in the Sealing Space, Naruto forms a cooperative bond with it.

• Accesses Kurama Mode, creating a golden Chakra Nine-Tails avatar. 317 318
• Can use Tailed Beast Balls, Rasengan variants, and Ultra-Big Ball Rasenshuriken through this power. 318
• Combines Kurama Mode and Sage Mode into Kurama Sage Mode, also called Sage Fox Mode. 317
• Sage Fox Mode grants overwhelming power, but its early use leaves Naruto inexperienced relative to his strength. 318 320
• Shares the Nine-Tails' Chakra with Allied Shinobi Forces to protect them during the Ten-Tails' assault. 364

Six Paths Power

Naruto receives a share of the Sage of Six Paths' power through Ayato.

• Gains complete elemental attributes, allowing him to potentially form Truth-Seeking Orbs. 403
• Requires time to control the power; he initially remains in a glowing “Little Golden Man” state. 403
• Later demonstrates the ability to fly after being forced into the air during battle. 410

Relationships

• Kamitachi Ayato — Friend, secret mentor, and later sparring partner. Ayato teaches Naruto foundational techniques, guides his Nine-Tails training, and evaluates Sage Fox Mode. 2 81 114 317 318
• Kurama / Nine-Tails — Initially hostile seal-mates. Naruto defeats Kurama in the Sealing Space, earns its acknowledgment, and forms a partnership with it. 124 224 317
• Sasuke Uchiha — Rival and battlefield partner. Their competitiveness drives both of their growth, and they later combine Susanoo with Naruto's Chakra Nine-Tails. 120 353 354
• Iruka Umino — Naruto's Academy teacher. Iruka protects Naruto during Mizuki's betrayal, strengthening their bond. 2 106
• Jiraiya — Mentor who takes Naruto away from Konoha to improve his foundation and investigate Akatsuki. 187
• Hinata Hyuga — Teammate and supporter. Naruto promises to defeat Neji for her, while Ayato encourages Naruto to notice that someone may be watching over him. 140 176
• Boruto — His future son from another worldline. Their first meeting is awkward, but they bond while Naruto shows him Konoha and his old training grounds. 309 310 312
• Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki — Naruto's parents. He meets them within his mental space before confronting the Nine-Tails. 316

Story Role / Major Arcs

Academy and Early Training

Naruto begins as a lonely Academy student determined to become Hokage. His friendship with Ayato gives him secret training opportunities, including basic techniques and eventually Multiple Shadow Clones. 2 3 81 115

Land of Waves and Chunin Exams

Naruto's early growth becomes apparent during the Land of Waves mission, where Zabuza's killing intent fails to intimidate him. During the Chunin Exams, he combines Shadow Clones and Gale Palm before using Nine-Tails-fueled Wind Armor to defeat Neji. 120 140

Sage Training and Nine-Tails Reconciliation

Naruto masters Sage Mode but struggles with its short duration and Kurama's interference. After deciding to undo the Nine-Tails' seal, he meets Minato and Kushina, defeats Kurama in the Sealing Space, and achieves Sage Fox Mode. 224 315 316 317

Experience Missions and Time-Travel Incident

Because his practical experience lags behind his new power, Ayato assigns Naruto missions under Kakashi's supervision and restricts his casual use of Sage Fox Mode. Naruto later meets Boruto and fights Otsutsuki Urashiki alongside Sasuke. 320 326 309 312

Fourth Shinobi World War

Naruto faces the Nine Great Jinchuriki, including the reanimated Kushina. With Sasuke, he forms the Susanoo-Armored Nine-Tails and works to remove the Black Rods controlling the Tailed Beasts. 353 354 355

After the Ten-Tails appears, Naruto protects the Allied Shinobi Forces by sharing Kurama's Chakra. He and Sasuke then fight Six Paths Obito, though their combined strength is initially insufficient against the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki. 364 368 369

Naruto later receives a share of Sage of Six Paths power, beginning a new stage of control over complete elemental attributes and Six Paths techniques. 386 403

Notable Quotes

“And I have one good quality... I always keep my word, believe it!” 140

“Things won't just stay the same!” 356

Trivia

• Naruto's enormous Chakra reserves make the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique easier for him to learn than for ordinary shinobi. 106
• He initially has difficulty accepting that Boruto is his future son, while Boruto accidentally reveals knowledge of an alternate future. 309 310
• Naruto learns to fly through direct experience rather than deliberate study. 410